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New sentencing guidelines marked in Council’s 2021-22 annual report
Writing in the Council’s 2021-22 annual report, which was published and laid before the Scottish Parliament on 12 October 2022, Lady Dorrian recognised the significance of the two guidelines developed by the Council which cover the process of sentencing, and sentencing young people.
Sentencing Council issues report following public consultation on first draft guideline
The Scottish Sentencing Council has published a report on its public consultation on the Principles and Purposes of Sentencing guideline, ahead of submitting the guideline to the High Court of Justiciary for approval.
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Recruitment of the positions of solicitor member and victims’ expert member
The Scottish Sentencing Council has vacancies for the positions of solicitor member and victims’ expert member.
Council member appointed as sheriff
The Scottish Sentencing Council’s advocate member Louise Arrol KC has been appointed as a sheriff.